It’s been a long time coming for animal advocates who never lost faith in the judicial system when it came to filing animal cruelty charges for a tiny Boston terrier puppy named Libre” who suffered from severe physical distress due to that lack of care,” in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. 
Thursday afternoon, District Attorney Craig Stedman announced cruelty charges have been filed against Benjamin Stoltzfus, 33, of Quarryville, reported WgalNews. Stoltzfus faces charges of failing to provide adequate veterinary care as well as leaving the puppy in a kennel cage where he would have died. According to investigators, Stoltfus has allegedly admitted to failing to care for Libre.
As to changing policies regarding animal cruelty investigations, Stedman also announced police and detectives will be in charge of animal cruelty enforcement and prosecution. A petition to suspend Lancaster County SPCA Director Susan Martin as the police humane society officer for the Lancaster County has been filed; alleging Martin enforced cruelty laws in a “substandard” fashion. Martin refused to charge Stedman stating there was insufficient proof he had knowingly neglected Libre.
After the puppy was found near death on July 4, Libre was transferred to the Dillsburg Veterinary Clinic where he required 24/7 constant care to regain his health. Now at five-months-old and well on his way to a complete recovery, the over the top adorable puppy, who has captured the hearts of animal lovers everywhere, resides with the founder of Speranza Animal Rescue who has adopted him.
At the press conference, Stedman also advocated for stronger laws and punishments for those convicted of animal cruelty.
Read more about Libre here.
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Wow, it’s about time… Thank you to District Attorney Craig Stedman for doing “right” by Libre, now to see Sue Martin removed and possibly charged, that would be the icing on the cake.
So glad to hear they have pressed charges against this puppy miller, he needs to be charged and he needs to be put out of business if this is the best he can take care of dogs. I agree the director who didn’t see a need to press charges needs to go too,
About time!!!! I hope the director is replaced by someone who is committed to the animals & improving their lives!!!
Good news. No, make that GREAT NEWS!
So pleased the authorities have come to there senses at last
THIS SOCIOPATH AMISH MAN IS SUPPOSED TO BE A CHRISTIAN ?????????????? WOW !!! THAT IS A JOKE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AMISH ARE THE WORST ANIMAL OWNERS IN PA. THEY ARE BREEDERS WHO DON’T CARE ABOUT THESE PRECIOUS CREATURES AT ALL !!! ALL OF THEIR HORRIBLE OUTDOOR CAGES & THEIR BUSINESSES NEED TO BE CLOSED FOREVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JUST LOOK AT THIS LITTLE SWEET FACE ON “LIBRE”.
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